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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea announced Xabi Alonso's first signing.
Plus, one of Arsenal's key targets passed his transfer audition with flying colours and Man Utd were forced to change their summer plans. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea sign Palestra
Marco Palestra
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Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra.
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Barcola passes audition
Bradley Barcola
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Arsenal scouts were on hand to watch €134 million-rated Bradley Barcola's impressive performance for France against Sweden.
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Man Utd react to Fernandes snub
Mateus Fernandes
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Man Utd have been forced to change their midfield transfer plans after missing out on Mateus Fernandes.
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Lacroix price
Maxence Lacroix
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Chelsea have been told that Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix may cost more than anticipated.
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Liverpool sign Jacquet
Jeremy Jacquet
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Liverpool have announced the signing of Jeremy Jacquet just as Virgil van Dijk has become a "dream target" for a European giant.
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Alvarez statement
Julian Alvarez
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has broken his silence on Julian Alvarez with a lengthy statement.
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Tonali move close
Sandro Tonali
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Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is "closer than ever" to leaving after Tottenham made an improved bid.
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Guimaraes to leave as well?
Bruno Guimaraes
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Worryingly for Newcastle, Bruno Guimaraes could also leave after having his head turned by Arsenal.
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Chelsea won't give up on Xhaka
Granit Xhaka
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Chelsea remain in talks to sign Granit Xhaka despite Sunderland's not-for-sale stance.
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Man Utd serious about Summerville
Crysencio Summerville
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Man Utd view West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a "leading target" this summer, but there's one major problem.
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Shock Kepa replacement
Kepa Arrizabalaga
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Kepa Arrizabalaga could leave Arsenal this summer, and his potential replacement is a surprising one.
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